The semi-final of the World Miss Tourism Ambassador 2017 pageant took place in Manila, the Philippines on December 8.

 Lien Phuong and more than 50 other contestants participate in the national costume and evening gown competitions.

    Pictured is Lien Phuong in national costume.

 The results of the semi-final round are very important, being decisive in selecting the outstanding faces for the final. 

    Lien Phuong impresses audiences with a national costume from designer Ivan Tran who draws inspiration from the Bamboo Butterfly. 

     Lien Phuong poses for photos with the representatives of Myanmar and Burkina Faso.